Ups and downs

The seaonsoned staff members here say that the third week is often the toughest and I think it could be true of this session too - well at least I hope it is.  Some of the reasons are: the novelty has worn off, the parents are getting into dealing with issues that they don't want to face, some want to go home.  It is also true that the children who have parents who have recently given up alcohol or drugs would in some ways prefer the way it was, because no one used to tell them what to do, no one made them go to school and now the parent is stepping up to the plate and the kid is resisting.  So we have had our ups and downs in the classroom this week.  It has been much like the weather wet, cold, dry, sunny all within a short space of time.  This evening the whole atmosphere seems  calm.  We looked out at the water and it was just like glass and the evening air was clear and bright.  I hope that also holds true for the way people are feeling. 

We had a pot luck supper together this evening and as usual it was a good time together.  We are planning a nature hunt tomorrow for the last part of the morning and so I hope the weather is good.  We finally received some more work for our grade 8 student for whom we have only had Math to this point (I have to find something for him in other areas).  Guess what we got!!  His 2nd langauge work - in his Native language!  I'm not sure I'll be of much help there.  Of course there are others who can help but some of the sounds are very difficult, if not impossible, for me to make. 

On Saturday evening we are all going to refrain from using our computers and the phones will be disconnected for a while and if we get a good connection we may be able to watch the hockey game!! If we can't watch it then we can listen to it live.  They didn't suggest doing the same for the Royal wedding but I guess we have to get our priorities right eh!

Well I think that's about all for now so I'll say thanks for your prayers and your continuing interest.  I will try to find some new news for next time.  I thought you might like to see our classroom.
Janet.